brunch

noun

: a meal usually taken late in the morning that combines a late breakfast and an early lunch

Examples of brunch in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Live blues and jazz music daily; bottomless brunch with unlimited mimosas, Bellinis or sangria. Gqlshare, Orange County Register, 19 Feb. 2025 Luckily, this wasn’t the case and Williams got some family time in, which also included brunch with her only son Kevin Hunter Jr. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 18 Feb. 2025 At least that way, she’d likely be excused from the dinner, or at least the donors’ brunch. Daniel D'addario, Variety, 17 Feb. 2025 In the episode, Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler) hosted a brunch for her female friends on Feb. 13 to celebrate their friendships. Jordana Comiter, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for brunch

Word History

Etymology

breakfast + lunch

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of brunch was in 1895

Browse Nearby Entries

Cite this Entry

“Brunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brunch. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

brunch

noun
: a late breakfast, an early lunch, or a combination of the two
Etymology

breakfast and lunch

More from Merriam-Webster on brunch

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!